Student Intern Tax Preparer

Tax Season Internship (Spring 2027)

Nichols & Company, CPAs

Location: Westerville, Ohio (In-Office)

Internship Term: January 2027 April 2027

Compensation: Starting at $24.00/hour + End-of-Season Bonus Opportunity

About Nichols & Company

Ready to gain real-world accounting experience during tax season? At Nichols & Company, CPAs (N&Co), you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful client work, and develop skills that will help launch your accounting career.

For more than 25 years, N&Co has provided accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout Central Ohio. Our mission is simple: make life #LessTaxing for clients and team members alike.

We welcome accounting students at all stages of their academic journey, from first-year students through graduating seniors. Many of our current Staff Accountants began their careers with us as interns, making this a great opportunity to explore a long-term future with our firm.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in public accounting and tax services
• Direct exposure to client service and tax preparation processes
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Professional development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to grow into future full-time positions
• Competitive hourly pay and performance-based bonus potential

Qualifications

We're looking for students who:

• Are pursuing a degree in Accounting
• Have an interest in tax and public accounting
• Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Can work a minimum of 25 hours per week during peak tax season

Schedule Expectations

• Internship runs from January through April 2027
• Hours typically begin at approximately 15 hours per week in January
• Hours increase throughout tax season, reaching 25+ hours per week in March and April
• Weekend availability is required during peak periods
• Position is based in our Westerville office

Internship Opportunities

Interns are typically assigned to one of the following teams:

Tax Coordinator Intern

As a Tax Coordinator, you'll play a critical role at the front end of the tax process.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing and processing client tax documentation
• Setting up tax projects and workflows
• Communicating with clients regarding missing information
• Tracking deadlines and advancing returns through the preparation process
• Maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow

Ideal for students who enjoy:

• Organization and project coordination
• Client communication
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

Workload is heaviest in March as tax documentation is received and processed.

Tax Preparation Intern

As a Tax Preparation Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns using professional tax software.

Responsibilities include:

• Entering and verifying tax data for individual tax returns
• Assisting with 1099 preparation for business clients
• Supporting tax professionals throughout the preparation process
• Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness
• Learning how tax documents and regulations apply to real client situations

Ideal for students who enjoy:

• Technical accounting work
• Tax concepts and regulations
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Workload increases significantly during mid-March through the April filing deadline.

Apply Today

If you're looking for an internship that provides meaningful experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and talented team, we'd love to meet you. Local candidates only. Start your accounting career with Nichols & Company and discover what it means to make life #LessTaxing.